Clone Wars Adventures Is A Brand New Action Packed Online Game | New Stories | Entertainment Plans To Launch

Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed kids' game, Free Realms, and licensed by LucasArts, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., Clone Wars Adventures will launch online and in retail stores this fall.

"We have a long running and extremely successful partnership with Sony Online Entertainment and look forward to working together on our next project, Clone Wars Adventures," said Mary Bihr, Global VP of Publishing, LucasArts. "Working hand in hand with Lucasfilm, LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment ensures that Clone Wars Adventures will be the most authentic and accessible Clone Wars experience for kids and families to play in their very own living room."

Maybe the most intriguing (especially for those old enough to feel burnt by The Phantom Menace) was a game in which players used their force push to hurl a Gungan into the air, hoping to hit explosives and piles of dung with the creature.One of the game designers told me LucasArts was a bit iffy about this shabby treatment of Jar Jar’s kin until the gamemakers explained that the Gungan was a willing participant, happily helping young Jedi hone their skills.

The virtual world will be geared towards kids and families, offering mini-games (like Droid Programming and Speeder Bike Racing) and other activities, social events, and customization options. Players can even battle it out with friends alongside iconic Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Ahsoka Tano.According to SOE President John Smedly, Clone Wars Adventures will be seamlessly integrated with the TV series and designed to be a true extension of the show.Players aim to become the next great hero of the Republic and take their place alongside the Jedi, Padawan and Clone Troopers.

Players can speed through space in a starfighter, take out waves of battle droids in Tower Defense or test their brains with challenging Droid Programming puzzles.With Clone Wars Adventures a new generation of Star Wars fans can become the next great hero of the Republic and take their rightful place alongside the Jedi, Padawan and Clone Troopers. Players can speed through space in a starfighter, take out waves of battle droids in Tower Defense or test their brains with challenging Droid Programming puzzles. Players can also purchase legendary Star Wars outfits, items and accessories through micro-transactions using Station Cash, SOE's virtual currency.